Hudson County, NJ

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2021 Population

713,264

6.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

0.85% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.4%

1.16% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$79,795

6.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$424,700

5.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

381,681

5.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hudson County, NJ had a population of 713k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $79,795. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hudson County, NJ grew from 671,923 to 713,264, a 6.15% increase and its median household income grew from $75,062 to $79,795, a 6.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hudson County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.2%), White (Hispanic) (17.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), Other (Hispanic) (13%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%).

None of the households in Hudson County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

78.7% of the residents in Hudson County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hudson County, NJ are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,862 degrees awarded in 2021), New Jersey City University (1,784 degrees), and Hudson County Community College (1,088 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hudson County, NJ was $424,700, and the homeownership rate was 32.3%.

Most people in Hudson County, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 36 minutes. The average car ownership in Hudson County, NJ was 1 car per household.

Hudson County, NJ borders Bergen County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Union County, NJ, Kings County, NY, New York County, NY, and Richmond County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Hudson County, NJ is home to a population of 713k people, from which 78.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 42.9% of Hudson County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (306k people).

In 2021, there were 1.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (201k people) in Hudson County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128k White (Hispanic) and 112k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.7%

2021 Citizenship

78%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 78.7% of Hudson County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hudson County, NJ was 78%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hudson County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hudson County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
201k ± 982
White (Hispanic)
128k ± 4.58k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 854

42.5%

Hispanic Population

303k people

42.5% of the people in Hudson County, NJ are hispanic (303k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hudson County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

42.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

306k people

43.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

293k people

As of 2021, 42.9% of Hudson County, NJ residents (306k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hudson County, NJ was 43.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hudson County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,623 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
2,500 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
1,668 ± 360

Hudson County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hudson County, NJ employs 382k people. The largest industries in Hudson County, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,123 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (41,816 people), and Finance & Insurance (38,806 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($118,045), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,541), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($94,780).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

382k

2021 Value

± 5,315

5.96%

1 Year growth

± 1.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hudson County, NJ grew at a rate of 5.96%, from 360k employees to 382k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hudson County, NJ, are Management Occupations (44,830 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39,564 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (34,607 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hudson County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

382k

2021 Value

± 5,315

5.96%

1 Year growth

± 1.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hudson County, NJ grew at a rate of 5.96%, from 360k employees to 382k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hudson County, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,123 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (41,816 people), and Finance & Insurance (38,806 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hudson County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hudson County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,926

Median earning men ± $1,611

$43,974

Median earning women ± $1,117

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,387), Information ($94,922), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,855).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,126), Information ($80,989), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,808).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,404
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,920
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,535
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$15.9M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$4.5M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.64M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hudson County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 72.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.3%), followed by Other (0.58%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (72.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.3%)
Republican Party
Other (0.58%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hudson County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 72.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.3%), followed by Other (0.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hudson County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hudson County, NJ awarded 7,282 degrees. The student population of Hudson County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,992 male students and 27,076 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hudson County, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (2,030 and 34.7%), followed by White (1,922 and 32.9%), Black or African American (772 and 13.2%), and Asian (664 and 11.4%).

The largest universities in Hudson County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,862 and 39.3%), New Jersey City University (1,784 and 24.5%), and Hudson County Community College (1,088 and 14.9%).

The most popular majors in Hudson County, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (485 and 6.66%), Computer Science (384 and 5.27%), and Registered Nursing (311 and 4.27%).

The median tuition costs in Hudson County, NJ are $46,220 for private four year colleges, and $12,992 and $23,284 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hudson County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 52,068 (48% men and 52% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 52,068 students enrolled in Hudson County, NJ, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 17,562 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
258 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
197 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
172 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hudson County, NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 258 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hudson County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Stevens Institute of Technology
2,862 degrees awarded
New Jersey City University
1,784 degrees awarded
Hudson County Community College
1,088 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevens Institute of Technology with 2,862 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,464 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hudson County, NJ, which is 0.907 times less than the 3,818 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,030 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,922 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hudson County, NJ was $424,700 in 2021, which is 1.73 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $400,800 to $424,700, a 5.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Hudson County, NJ is 32.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hudson County, NJ have an average commute time of 36 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Hudson County, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hudson County, NJ is $79,795. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hudson County, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $226,618, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 58.02, with respective values of $221,696 and $221,597.

In 2022, 27.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hudson County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.821%.

Housing

Property

$424,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,829

$91,315

Median Property Taxes

±$2,222

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hudson County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hudson County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

32.3%

Homeownership

2021

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 32.3% of the housing units in Hudson County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 32.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hudson County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 183.02
Census Tract 183.01
Census Tract 58.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hudson County, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $226,618, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 58.02, with respective values of $221,696 and $221,597.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hudson County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,795

Median Household Income

± $1,257

283k

Number of Households

± 4,344

In 2021, the median household income of the 283k households in Hudson County, NJ grew to $79,795 from the previous year's value of $75,062.

The following chart displays the households in Hudson County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hudson County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (36.3%)
Drove Alone (35.7%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)

In 2021, 36.3% of workers in Hudson County, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (35.7%) and those who worked at home (12.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hudson County, NJ have a longer commute time (36 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.95% of the workforce in Hudson County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hudson County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hudson County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hudson County, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 27.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hudson County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.821%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hudson County, NJ (101k out of 704k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hudson County, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.9% of the children was living in poverty in Hudson County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 342 in Hudson County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 131 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88% of the population of Hudson County, NJ has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 7.92% on Medicare, 8.05% on non-group plans, and 0.335% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see 1842 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1894 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1289 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,842 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hudson County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see an average of 1,842 patients per year. This represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1,894 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hudson County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 27.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

7.92%

Medicare

8.05%

Non-Group

0.335%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hudson County, NJ declined by 3.75% from 12.4% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hudson County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.3 in Hudson County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hudson County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.1% in Hudson County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hudson County, NJ.

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